First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 8 September 1951 · 19:16 local in London
1951-09-08 18:16 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:16 local time in London on 8 September. Half of the visible disc is lit, and the terminator cuts across the middle. Long shadows make craters along the dividing line stand out.
Moon altitude
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Sep
1951
Viewing tips
- Look along the terminator for the strongest crater shadows.
- The Moon is highest in the evening during this phase.
- Binoculars are enough to see major craters and maria.
Visibility, honestly
Above the horizon (9°) at the exact moment.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
First Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 19:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
16:32
Next moonset
22:03
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1951
15
Full Moon
Below horizon13:38 local · Sat, Sat 15 Sept · Moon -40°
Sept 1951
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:13 local · Sun, Sun 23 Sept · Moon 60°
Oct 1951
1
New Moon
Not visible02:57 local · Mon, Mon 1 Oct · Moon -37°
Oct 1951
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:00 local · Mon, Mon 8 Oct · Moon -21°